I know all meds have side effects but do you ever feel normal? I've been on meds, and trying to find the right combinations for about 3 yrs now. I'm so tiered of feeling somewhat drowsy all the time. When I take away the meds that do that I'm manic, but now I lean towards depression.
From the start I've had troubles. I'm allergic to a lot of meds and my condition is more difficult than others to stablize. Some days I feel like going off my meds all together, but don't worry I won't b/c I'm to scared of myself if I do.
Is it normal to take this long and/or do you ever find an answer?
That's a good question Pandora. Are you eating well? getting any exercise? and enough rest? These things affect me immensely. We walk a tight rope sometimes don't we.? Keep posting ! (smile)
For me meds are not really an option. I have had major and minor side effects to all bi-polar meds prescribed. I have put on 60lbs in 1 year as a result of the meds......that alone is side effect enough for me to go a more natural and for me harder solution to all my issues. Eat right and excerise! I have always needed that as a child I was rasied like that. The basics are so important, good sleep, proper diet and moreover excersise! How many bi-polar people do this to the extreme that it works?? Meds are easy but come at a cost for me. The cons out weigh the pros (again for me).